Category: Podcasts

Take a run with Ultra Stories host “Sherpa” John Lacroix as he explores motivation. In this episode he discusses intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation, as well as the 10 other types of motivation that exists. He strives to define each type...

Take a run with Ultra Stories host “Sherpa” John Lacroix as he explores the concept of Human Potential. In this episode Sherpa defines what Human Potential is by breaking it down, and discussing how it applies to ultrarunners of all...

Take a run with Ultra Stories host “Sherpa” John and his guests Jamie Reichler and Sheryl Wheeler as they dive deeper into runner’s responses from the 2019 Stories Ultra. In this episode we hear from ultra runner Sam Wagner (32,...

Take a run with Ultra Stories host “Sherpa” John as he tells tales of The Barkley, and the Niwot’s Challenge. Sherpa ran in the 2010 Barkley Marathons completing one successful loop of the course before being tapped out. Hear his...

In this episode we dive into tales and concepts from the 2019 Stories Ultra. Sam Wagner and Kate Welle join Sherpa John to listen to race interviews and discuss the subject matter. First, we hear from Desiree Ritchie (Fountain, CO)...

Take a run with Gary Dudney, a 66 year old ultrarunner from Monterey Bay, CA. Gary has been running ultras since the mid-90s, and in that time has has finished 68 one-hundred milers, and over 250 ultras. Gary is a...

Take a run with Faith Raymond, a 53 year old ultrarunner from Groton, CT. In this episode we hear how Faith transitioned from endurance horse rides, to ultramarathons. We briefly discuss the history of endurance riding and ultra, and what...

Take a run with Nathan Sanel, a 50 year old ultrarunner from St. Johnsbury, VT. In this episode Nathan and Sherpa discuss the ultra mindset, most pointedly discussing the art of facing, accepting, and overcoming adversity to not just accomplish...